What To Take

The following is a compiled list. Although it is a helpful
guide, you will need to personalize your packing list according to
your own preferences and tastes. This list can be used as a guide to help
you check off what you need to take with you. Packing limitations will not
allow all items to be taken.

The following list is for individual use. If you are looking for ideas about what the team should take to conduct the medical mission,
check out the Supply Packing List of one of our teams.

Food For Lunch at clinic: Snack foods will be okay (but chocolate
will melt). Take in Ziploc bags to keep bugs out. You might need a fork
and pocketknife.

Partners in Progress Name Tag - - wear it at all times. Believe it or
not, this could really help you in time of trouble.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:

Cash -- Not less than $100 (NO travelers' checks, and don't count on using
credit cards. Credit Card fraud is extremely common in the Caribbean.)

Any Needed Personal Items (Don't expect to buy anything there.) Toothbrush,
toothpaste, deodorant, etc. Personal Medications must be labeled and in your
carry-on. Take extra pair of glasses or contacts.

Kleenex or Toilet Paper for use at clinic site bathroom.
Hip Pack, Bag, or BackpackBible, Tracts, and Study GuidePens, Paper, and other writing supplies
Flashlight and extra batteries
SunscreenInsect Repellent

Nurses and Doctors take StethoscopeDoctors take Otoscope (and extra batteries)

SUGGESTIONS:

Travel Alarm (wind-up or battery-powered)
Sunglasses and SwimsuitUmbrella and Hat or CapWash ClothCheap wristwatch and Cheap Jewelry (May still be stolen. Be careful.)
Camera (and extra film and batteries)

DO NOT TAKE PHOTOS IN FOREIGN AIRPORTS OR OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS. THIS
IS NO JOKE.

ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN:

At the clinic you may NOT wear: Blue jeans, shorts, T-shirts, expensive
looking Clothes, Shoes, or Jewelry.
Ladies - no pants, ever. It causes a cultural
problem.

Do not bring any type of fireworks, firearm, or even ammunition. It is
an offense in Guyana, punishable by prison, to even possess any form of ammunition.